This open call invites photographers of all experience levels to explore the art of portraiture—its emotional resonance, historical significance, and imaginative potential. Juried by Aline Smithson, the exhibition welcomes all forms of portrait photography, including analog, digital, manipulated, monochrome, or color. Selected works will be displayed in SE Center’s virtual gallery, promoted online, and eligible for direct sales.
Juror is Aline Smithson, renowned for conceptual portraiture and founder of LENSCRATCH.
Entry Fees:
$35 for up to 5 Images, $6 for each additional image up to 15.
Members, $28 for up to 5 Images, $5 for each additional image up to 15.
No refunds for images not selected for inclusion.
Submission Guide:
For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: Port.Last Name.First Initial_Image#.jpg (Examples: Port.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Port.Jones.R.Image3.jpg)
35–40 images selected for virtual exhibition (July 1–30, 2025)
Featured in SE Center’s social media and archived slideshow
Video walkthrough of the exhibition
The SE Center encourages sales during exhibitions and receives 0% commission on work sold. The artist receives 100% of the sale price. If a print is sold it will be ordered from the photographer at the time of sale.
Exhibition Opens 7/1/25
Exhibition Closes 7/30/25
Artist retains all copyrights to their own images.
Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.
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